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Benilde or the Virgin Mother
Benilde or the Virgin Mother
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BENILDE OR THE VIRGIN MOTHER

Benilde ou a Virgem Mãe

Directed by Manoel de Oliveira
Portugal, 1975
Drama

Synopsis

Benilde, a girl brought up in a very religious environment, is kept by her father on a remote farm, away from the world. On examination by a doctor, she is found to be pregnant. Her aunt blames some passing vagabond, but Benilde claims divine interference.

Synopsis

Benilde, a girl brought up in a very religious environment, is kept by her father on a remote farm, away from the world. On examination by a doctor, she is found to be pregnant. Her aunt blames some passing vagabond, but Benilde claims divine interference.